Since the death of former BYU and NFL star Todd Christensen, stories continue to come in, recognizing his unique personality. My neighbor, a retired counselor at Pleasant Grove High, approached me as I got to my driveway this evening after … Continue reading»

The lightning quick reaction to Bronco Mendenhall’s trial balloon of replacing names on BYU football player jerseys with Tradition, Spirit, Honor left an interesting statistical trail in social media circles the past 48 hours. According to analysis by NUVI, a … Continue reading»

Facebook, Twitter and the like are remarkable tools in communication and in the sports world, they are matching the general culture as a whole. That is why, if you are an athlete, either professional, in college or in high school, … Continue reading»

Some crazy notes from the week of recruiting and signings. In Provo, while describing BYU linebacker recruit Chasen Andersen, son of current Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen, Bronco Mendenhall told the media he has forged a very close and mutually respectful … Continue reading»

With Boise State heading back to the Mountain West, it is interesting that the MWC will pay BSU’s exit fees from the Big East. But what it more interesting is a clause that allows Boise State to retain TV rights … Continue reading»

Riley Nelson misfired over and over again in the fourth quarter of BYU’s 20-14 loss to San Jose State but completed six of his last seven passes and did so injured. I talked to Riley in a tent in the … Continue reading»

Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly was concerned after Notre Dame defeated BYU 17-14 that his team didn’t have a “great feeling” in the locker room as the nation’s No. 5 ranked team. Did BYU expose something? Did his team take … Continue reading»

BYU football trainer Jeff Hurst said Taysom Hill’s recovery from his detached LCL and broken bone in his leg where that ligament attaches will be quicker and easier than a reconstruction and transplant of a new ligament seen in ACL … Continue reading»

In many ways, Utah State’s defense may be the toughest BYU has faced so far this season. Gary Andersen is sure to apply the pressure to BYU freshman QB Taysom Hill, the expected starter for tonight’s game in LaVell Edwards … Continue reading»

So, let’s get this straight. John L. Smith can sign a contract to be the next football coach at Weber State, then, before he coaches even one game, leave and take a job at Arkansas, but… Hawaii coach Norm Chow … Continue reading»